From growing up on a farm in India to cooking in five-star hotels in the Middle East and now running his own restaurant in the U.S., Chef Ashish Sathyan’s story is truly inspirational.

In this episode, Jon Schuetz and Brent Connelly interview Ashish Sathyan, owner of Kinaara Indian Cuisine, about his global culinary journey, the challenges he faced along the way, and how he finally managed to live the American dream.

Ashish discusses:

• The early days — living in a big family and working on a farm
• The challenges he faced after moving, including language barriers and cultural adjustments
• How it felt to start a restaurant two weeks before COVID-19 restrictions took effect (and how he weathered through them)
• Challenges facing new business owners that Soar Wealth Strategies can assist with
• And more

Connect With Jon Schuetz and Brent Connelly:

• Soar Wealth Strategies: Website
• Call: 531-867-3400
• LinkedIn: Jon Schuetz
• LinkedIn: Brent Connelly
• LinkedIn: Andrew Muska
• Facebook: Soar Wealth Strategies
• LinkedIn: Soar Wealth Strategies

Connect With Ashish Sathyan:

• Kinaara Indian Cuisine
• Facebook – Kinaara Indian Cuisine
• Instagram – Kinaara Indian Cuisine
• Call: (402)-895-3463
• Email: kinaara402@gmail.com

About Our Guest:

Chef Ashish Sathyan loves eating homemade food, especially fish curry. His favorite thing to do when he is not working is playing cricket. He is one of the best bowlers in Omaha Cricket, which he described as his extended family. Kimberly was born and raised in Omaha. Eating, traveling, watching movies, and reading have been her favorite things for most of her life. She has been a hairstylist for 11 years. This allowed her to travel all over the world and throughout the United States. While doing this she also earned a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the UNO College of Business.

Her studies took her to India, where she fell in love with the culture. A few months after she got back, she and Ashish met. With both of their experiences in customer service and Kimberly’s business degree, they want to bring you the best Indian food and the best experience. With Omaha having the most restaurants per capita, they know you have many choices when deciding where to eat. They want to show that they will always respect your money, and will give you high-quality food at a reasonable rate. It will always be true that you are only as good as the last dish you served.

Ever wondered what a career in sportscasting, public relations, and media communications looks like?

This isn’t just about what you see on TV or online, but what happens behind the scenes.

In this episode, Jon Schuetz and Brent Connelly interview Jeff Grayson, an award-winning sportscaster and the owner of Keller Grayson Communications. Jeff and Jon start with a trip down memory lane, reminiscing about their time as sportscasters at WBAY in Green Bay, Wisconsin. They end the episode with fun TV trivia!

Jeff discusses:

• What it was like covering the Green Bay Packers and hosting live TV skits with Jon (They were known for their rapport and comedic timing!)
• Memorable encounters with sports legends like Don Sutton and Rollie Fingers
• His new business venture around public relations and media communications
• The experience of funding his children’s college education
• And more

Connect With Jon Schuetz and Brent Connelly:

• Soar Wealth Strategies: Website
• Call: 531-867-3400
• LinkedIn: Jon Schuetz
• LinkedIn: Brent Connelly
• LinkedIn: Andrew Muska
• Facebook: Soar Wealth Strategies
• LinkedIn: Soar Wealth Strategies

Connect With Jeff Grayson:

• Facebook: Keller Grayson Communications
• Twiter: @Jeffrey_Grayson

About Our Guest:

Grayson is a sports reporter who covers the Milwaukee Bucks and Milwaukee Brewers for Bally Sports Wisconsin as the pre-game and post-game host.

Grayson was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as the fourth of five children. In high school, Grayson served as a sports announcer for local high school events. After graduating high school, Grayson attended the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee where he majored in mass communications. At age 21, Grayson’s father died; before his death, he had told Grayson that if he wanted to do sports on television, he needed to get his foot in the door. Grayson contacted WBAY, and they offered him a position. His position wasn’t dramatic. He received $4 an hour and 20 hours a week for getting coffee for the other employees. However his diligence led WBAY to promote him. Eventually Grayson became the producer for WBAY interviews with the Packers, Bucks, and Brewers before moving on to KSMP.

Grayson grew up a Green Bay Packers fan and is still, from time to time, a Packers fan. Grayson won the Associated Press 1992 “Best Sports Story” Award and the Milwaukee Press Club’s 1993 “Best Sports Program” Award for co-hosting Monday Night Kickoff. He lives in the Twin Cities with his wife and three children, and they often visit with his family. In addition to his work for Bally Sports Wisconsin, Grayson does public relations work for McDonald’s.

Looking for ways to not only create but foster client relationships?

Join Jon Schuetz and Brent Connelly as they chat with their Senior Client Relationship Manager, Penny Kreikemeier to find out how she does that.

Penny shares her upbringing in a small town in Nebraska and her introduction to the financial world through her parents. They discuss the transition from banking to the financial industry, the importance of follow-up in client service, and Penny’s excitement about advancing her career and studying to be a licensed financial advisor.

Penny discusses:

• Her journey from a small town in Nebraska to a continuously evolving financial world
• How she creates and nurtures long-term client relationships
• The value of continued education and “following up”–no matter what field you’re in
• Her work ethic, and love for being organized
• What makes her a successful client relationship manager
• And more

Connect With Jon Schuetz and Brent Connelly:

• Soar Wealth Strategies: Website
• Call: 531-867-3400
• LinkedIn: Jon Schuetz
• LinkedIn: Brent Connelly
• LinkedIn: Andrew Muska
• Facebook: Soar Wealth Strategies
• LinkedIn: Soar Wealth Strategies

About Our Guest:

Penny Kreikemeier is a Client Relationship Manager for Soar Wealth Strategies. Penny strives to provide the highest level of service possible. She is very knowledgeable in all the administrative and operational duties of running an office. Whenever clients have needs or questions, she follows through in an accurate and timely manner.

Prior to Soar Wealth Strategies, Penny was Senior Branch Office Administrator for Jon Schuetz for more than 10 years. Together they built long-lasting client relationships and helped clients reach their financial goals. Penny’s love for numbers originally led her to a career in banking, but helping people reach their financial goals in retirement has become her passion.

Penny and her husband Adam have four children: Grace, Isaac, Eli and Chloe. They spend a lot of time running to various activities and creating memories that will last a lifetime.